AI that anticipates where crimes are likely to occur and who might commit them has a troubling track record. Democratic accountability could shine a light on the technology and how it’s used.

“IntersectionZoo,” a benchmarking tool, uses a real-world traffic problem to test progress in deep reinforcement learning algorithms.

New research has uncovered a surprising feature on the fins of sculpins, potentially aiding their ability to grip their surroundings.

One of the first studies in this area to use clinical-level diagnoses reveals a range of differences between young people with and without mental health

New type of “state-space model” leverages principles of harmonic oscillators.

A lot of sophisticated digital plumbing goes into delivering that streaming video to your phone, computer or TV.

A new method helps convey uncertainty more precisely, which could give researchers and medical clinicians better information to make decisions.

An investigation into Viking skeletons reveals a hidden story of violence, power, and surprising differences between neighboring Vikings.

The soft robot operates autonomously, can climb slopes at angles of up to 80 degrees, and can carry loads up to 12 times its weight.

A new study on yeast provides insight into how humans have moved through and interacted with their environment.